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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,811.84, 20,438.28 and 8,523

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,811.84, 20,438.28 and 8,523 is: 11,760.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,811.84 : 20,438.28 = 8,523 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,811.84/20,438.28 = 8,523/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,811.84x = 20,438.28 × 8,523
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,811.84x = 174,195,460.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,195,460.44/14,811.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,760.56

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